Communications Specialist

About the role

The Advancement Division at Virginia Tech is seeking a communications specialist to join our team. This role is a key player in creating engaging content for alumni.

Responsibilities

• Create and proof engagement email marketing campaigns, including segmented messages for colleges and units.
• Build and produce chapter postcards.
• Create and maintain engagement websites.
• Work with print vendors to obtain project estimates.
• Pull and prepare mailing lists for direct mail campaigns.
• Collaborate on alumni storytelling for VT News and Virginia Tech Magazine.
• Partner in the creation of content for alumni engagement events and initiatives.
• Use Adobe and Blackbaud platforms to build and distribute email marketing campaigns.
• Schedule and edit college and unit segmented alumni and donor messages with colleagues across the division and university.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, journalism, or a related field.
• Demonstrated communication, writing, and editing skills.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of basic graphic design concepts.
• Experience working with content management systems and email marketing tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Higher education and/or nonprofit experience.
• Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite and Adobe Experience Manager.
• Experience with customer relationship management and project management systems.
• Experience developing, testing, and distributing large email marketing campaigns.

Benefits

This position is based in Blacksburg, Virginia and offers the opportunity to be a hybrid position after successful onboarding.

Pay

$48,000 - $52,000 annually

Schedule

40+ hours per week